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Global Trade Classification Specialist – HS, HTS & ECCN

Medtronic INC · 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America

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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.

  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 193 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 106 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
  • What Medtronic INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles3 certified filings for “Senior Risk Management Specialist” (Mechanical Engineers) in MN: $109k–$126k, median $109k. Most were filed at wage level III (67%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.

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193 H-1B filings certified since Oct 2025

The US Department of Labor certified 193 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 106 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).

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About the role

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 23 Oct 2026   Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life                     As the Trade Product Classification Analyst, you will manage the day-to-day execution of Medtronic’s global Harmonized Schedule (HS) Classifications, select local HTS Classifications and ECCN Classifications. You will work in conjunction with internal teams and related functional areas to maintain accurate HS and ECCN Classifications according to trade laws. At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges in a manufacturing environment are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.  ​​ Responsibilities: • Classify products according to customs rules and requirements for global HS, select local HTS and ECCN. • Release blocked orders in SAP. • Identify items or products that require export or re-export licenses. • Research global classifications rules/precedents. • Create a standard customs description and rationale. • Collaborate with functional area subject matter experts for product support and understanding. • Maintain records and documentation necessary to support Medtronic’s classification decisions in the system of record. • Perform classification within Service Level Agreement timelines. • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement. • Collaborate with global Trade teams. • Work independently and with team members to proactively streamline processes. • Maintains current knowledge of HS and ECCN classification.    Must Have: Minimum Requirements • High School Diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of relevant experience OR • Associate's Degree with 2+ years of relevant experience OR • Baccalaureate Degree with 1+ year(s) relevant experience  AND • Experience with ECCN Classifications. Nice to Have: Preferred Requirements • 2+ years of experience in an international trade function. • Commodity classification experience. • Proven evidence and role model of Medtronic Leadership Expectations: • Shape: Committed to being experts in what we do, with a clear vision of where we are going and the plan to get there - Thinks critically and makes sound decisions by engraining “patients, people and profits” as the way we prioritize & drive decision making. • Engage: Partner with others knowing that diverse talent, skills & perspectives lead to better outcomes – foster an environment of diversity, inclusion and engagement. • Innovate: Bold thinker who creates new ideas and bring out best solutions forward to benefit our patients, and customers – generate breakthrough ideas by creating an environment that supports experimentation, and responsible risk taking. • Achieve: We do what we say we are going to do, delivering results with the highest standards – drive accountability, start by establishing your personal brand, for delivering results.  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to influence others through demonstrated expertise. • Excellent communication skills (e.g., verbal, written, presentation) with ability to communicate across all lev

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